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Patos de Minas Airport (POJ)

Patos de Minas, Brazil · small airport · -18.673° -46.491° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodePOJ
ICAO CodeSNPD
Typesmall airport
NamePatos de Minas Airport
MunicipalityPatos de Minas
CountryBrazil
ContinentSA
Latitude-18.673° S
Longitude-46.491° W
Elevation2794 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBrazil
ISO Code
RegionPatos de Minas
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-3
DST OffsetUTC-3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving POJ

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (18.7°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Patos de Minas Airport (POJ/SNPD) is a small municipal airport serving Patos de Minas, a city in the Alto Paranaíba region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Located about 4 km from the city center, it primarily handles general aviation, air taxis, and occasional regional flights. Its single asphalt runway and compact terminal make it a convenient local gateway rather than a major commercial hub.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors call ahead to confirm the terminal is open and that services such as fuel, handling, or car rental are available, since staffing is not continuous at this small airport.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is a short drive from central Patos de Minas, so taxis and app-based rides are the most reliable way to reach it. There is no dedicated airport bus, and rental car counters are limited, so arrange your return trip in advance. Allow extra time during local events, when the small access road can get busy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Patos de Minas Airport?
A: Scheduled commercial service is limited or intermittent; the airport mainly serves general aviation, air taxis, and private aircraft. Check with regional operators for current flights.

Q: How far is Patos de Minas Airport from downtown?
A: It is roughly 4 km from central Patos de Minas, about a 10-minute drive depending on traffic.

Q: Is there public transportation at the airport?
A: There is no regular public bus service to the terminal; taxis and app-based rides are the usual options.

Q: What is the runway like at POJ?
A: The airport has a single asphalt runway, approximately 1,700 m long, suitable for light and medium aircraft.
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